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WORKSHOPS & OTHER ACTIVITIES

If you bought a raffle ticket, or entered the Incognito draw, at our Music & Arts Festival - we apologise for the delay in providing information about when you can call to the Community Centre to collect your art piece(s). This information will be available shortly.

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Please note: Further information on all activities, walks and talks can be found on the individual ticket links.
FRIDAY
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​Nature Walk & Meditation...
CREATIVE FLOW - with Lorraine Hogan

Join Lorraine - artist, songwriter, and filmmaker - for a tranquil farm experience, and gain insights into her creative flow practices. Immerse yourself in the magic of nature through a short, gentle, mindful walk and meditation amidst the enchanting mini woods. (For location and further details use the link below.)
FRIDAY, 4TH JULY - 11AM
​​€ FREE/BY DONATION - ​
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​ART WORKSHOP for CHILDREN - with Laura Meade
Before the screening of our family film children can join Laura (childrens' art class facilitator of The Wellness Hub) to create a piece inspired by the Brazilian artist Romero Britto, who is renowned for his bold & colourful work. An hour of creative happiness & fun!
​Age: 7 years plus. All materials provided.

FRIDAY, 4TH JULY - 3PM
​€14 
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SAUNA in the Sculpture Garden
Friday and throughout the weekend you are offered the opportunity to escape the stresses of modern life in this pop-up sauna by Myhaven Mobile; a tranquil wellness experience set in the heart of the Sculpture Garden at Tracton Arts & Community Centre.
(Maximum of 6 people per 45 min session)

Regular (daytime) or Silent Sauna (9am only) – €15 per person
SaunaGus - Story, Scent & Steam (from 6pm) – €25 per person

Friday, 4th July – Sunday, 6th July
​​€15/€25 ALL DETAILS & TICKETS

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Arts & Crafts Workshop...
​EMBROIDERY for BEGINNERS - with Sarah Buckley
Join Sarah for a couple of hours (including a tea break) to enjoy connecting with your creativity through embroidery. Use colourful threads to engage in a hands-on process. All materials are provided in a kit for you to take home. You will be guided through the basics - from fabric to threads to equipment - and will learn the basic stitches to get you started.

​Age: Adults (children 12+ are also welcome to take part, but only if accompanying an adult participant.
All materials provided.

FRIDAY, 4TH JULY - 3.30PM
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

SATURDAY
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Self-Care Workshop...
​EMPOWERING SELF-CARE PRACTICES with Tracy McCarthy

Tracy (founder of Naturally Balanced & Head to Toe Therapies in Kinsale) teaches empowering self-care practices to help improve stress and anxiety, boost energy levels, and strengthen the immune system (to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases). You will make a blend of oils, and learn some self-care practices to take away.
​Age: 14+
SATURDAY, 5TH JULY - 10AM
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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Art Talk...
THE LIFE & WORK OF MILDRED ANN BUTLER
by Áine Andrews

​One of Ireland’s first professional women artists, Mildred Anne Butler was born at Kilmurry House, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny in 1858, and the mid-18th century manor house remained her lifelong home.
SATURDAY, 5TH JULY - 10AM
​€10 -
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Arts & Crafts Workshop...
PRINTING with Kira O'Brien

Join Kira O'Brien for a 2 hour workshop in printing. This will include techniques in Lino, Monoprint and image transfer. Learn how to print on paper and fabrics and create your own unique artwork. 
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SATURDAY, 5TH  JULY - 11AM
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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History Talk... about "GORTIGRENANE HOUSE"
by Fergal Browne
Once one of the finest mansions in South Cork, the proud ruin of Gortigrenane House overlooked Ringabella Creek for its 200 year history. Fergal Browne is a local historian who originally hails from Belgooly. His historical writing efforts began with submissions on local topics to the Tracton Newssheet. Since then he has contributed articles to various historical publications, and presented at conferences. In 2022, he presented a paper at the conference on the Irish Civil War hosted by University College Cork.
SATURDAY, 5TH JULY - 11.30AM
​€10 -
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SATURDAY & SUNDAY
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​​CANOE TRIP with BBQ LUNCH
Mick Hoey, fisherman, forager and nature lover will guide you down the Minane river in Canadian canoes, enchant you with his knowledge and cook wild lunch on the river bank. An unforgettable experience. (Further info on ticket links.)
SATURDAY, 4TH JULY - 10AM-2PM
€70 
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and
SUNDAY,  5TH JULY - 10AM-2PM
€70 
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SUNDAY
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Arts & Crafts Workshop...
BOOKFOLDING - VASE
​with Maree O'Sullivan

Book-folding is the art of transforming old books into stunning decorative pieces. In this workshop you will learn various folding  techniques to create your own vase artwork. Maree is a floral designer, mix media and silk painting artist. She loves to upcycle junk into unique pieces. (Children over 10 accompanied by an adult.)
SUNDAY, 6TH JULY - 12 NOON
€12 -
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Arts & Crafts Workshop...
BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY - ​with Niall Marron

Live calligraphy brush lettering. Niall will demonstrate brush technique, calligraphy and decorative layouts. And and you could create your own unique lettering artwork on paper scroll to take home. Free samples on beautiful scrolls; a gift for a loved one, or just for yourself!
​SUNDAY, 6TH JULY - 12 NOON
€ FREE - 
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Nature Walk...
GORTIGRANANE VALLEY
with Ted Cooke

​A guided walk exploring the diverse insect & bird life of a local woodland. Hosted by tree expert Ted Cook. Ted Cook, who shares his knowledge, experience and passion for trees and ecology; a great friend and supporter of Tracton Biodiversity group, will lead this nature walk. 
SUNDAY, 6TH JULY - 2.30PM
CLICK HERE for all further details

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Demonstration... HOW TO ACTIVATE CANVASSES
​with Emma Jacobs
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Join local contemporary artist Emma Jacobs for a fascinating demonstration on how she prepares her stretched canvases for oil painting. Emma will reveal her unique process of using alcohol ink runs and an acrylic wash to create captivating depth and interest in her stunning portraits, landscapes, and floral pieces.
SUNDAY, 6TH JULY - 3PM
​€ FREE -
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Please note: Further information on all activities, walk and talks can be found on the individual ticket links.
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Use the buttons below to find further information and tickets. *There are no additional fees for booking online.*
However, for those not wishing to do so, the ticket desk at the Community Centre will be open from 11am - 3pm on Wednesday 2nd and Thursday 3rd July, and throughout the festival.
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Our Art Exhibition will be free to enter all weekend!
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​PARKING on-site, and also locally (within 350m) in Minane Bridge village.

FOOD and DRINK available throughout the festival.​
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If paying in cash during the festival, please try to bring the correct money.
Please do not contact the Community Centre's Administrator with enquiries about the festival.​ Any enquiries can be EMAILED HERE

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